2023 Côte de Nuits "Vielles Vignes" Domaine Jerome Galeyrand

📌 Description

The Côte de Nuits “Vieilles Vignes” 2023 from Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand is a red wine crafted from old vines, a true reflection of the Burgundian terroir. Elegant and refined, it is marked by pure fruit expression and the authentic character of Pinot Noir.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

The emblematic grape of Burgundy, Pinot Noir is distinguished by its finesse, freshness, and delicate aromas of red berries, often complemented with floral and spicy notes as it ages.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Côte de Nuits (France).

A renowned terroir with limestone and clay-limestone soils that give Pinot Noir both structure and minerality. The continental climate ensures excellent ripening while preserving natural acidity.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Best served between 15–16°C. Decant for 30–45 minutes in its youth to fully release its aromatic complexity.

⏳ Cellaring Potential

5 to 8 years.

• Youth (2024–2026): fresh, crisp, fruit-driven profile.

• Peak (2027–2030): perfect balance between fruit, aromatic complexity, and silky texture.

• After 2031: evolution towards tertiary notes of undergrowth, leather, and truffle.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep ruby red with purple highlights.

• Clarity: bright and limpid.

• Tears: fine and regular, indicating a good balance of alcohol and acidity.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: medium to pronounced.

• First nose: fresh red fruits (cherry, raspberry, redcurrant).

• Second nose: with aeration, floral notes (peony, violet) emerge, along with delicate spicy and mineral touches.

👄 Palate

• Attack: supple and fresh.

• Structure: fine, elegant tannins, precise acidity, perfectly integrated alcohol.

• Dominant aromas: fresh red fruits, floral notes, hint of sweet spices.

• Overall balance: harmonious and refined.

• Length: persistent, with a fruity and slightly mineral finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Roasted white meats (Bresse chicken, guinea fowl).

• Delicate stews (veal with morels, rabbit in mustard sauce).

• Soft washed-rind cheeses (Époisses, Ami du Chambertin) or semi-soft cheeses (Saint-Nectaire).

• Refined vegetarian dishes (mushroom risotto, roasted seasonal vegetables with herbs).

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

A Côte de Nuits of great elegance, showcasing the finesse of Pinot Noir and the depth of old vines. Enjoyable now for its vibrant fruit, it will also gain harmony and complexity with age.